Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschJanuary 31, 2018

“Is it a matter of if, Burr, or which one?” — Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton: An American Musical. Is it a matter of *if* Richard Corcoran, who undoubtedly sees himself as a modern-day revolutionary, or *when* he announces he’s running for Florida governor? If this week — one in which Corcoran’s political committee began airing a […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 31, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Ana Ceballos, Daniel McAuliffe, and Jim Rosica. Stop what you are doing and go watch the Super Blood Blue Moon before you go to work today. The moon will give early risers in Florida a rare glimpse of three […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 30, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Tuesday evening. The House’s big gambling bill has taken off, and help may be on the way for traumatized first responders. Sixty Days stands and salutes them. Here’s your evening rundown. Chips falling: A key committee moved along this year’s […]

Darryl PaulsonJanuary 30, 2018

We know Florida has the third largest population of the 50 states, which means it has the third largest congressional delegation. Its 27 members are split 16 to 11 in favor of Republicans, even though Republicans amount to 35 percent of the electorate. Democrats are 38 percent of the Florida electorate, but their support is […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 30, 2018

The TV show known as State of the Union airs tonight Tonight, President Donald Trump will offer his first official State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. Last year’s appearance was known as “an address to a joint session” due to the fact he had been in office for only a month. Republicans will […]

Joe HendersonJanuary 30, 2018

Man, that Richard Corcoran TV ad sure is scary. It shows a sinister-looking Latino man, wearing a hoodie (because all bad people wear hoodies), passing a happy, smiling woman on the street in broad daylight. He pulls a gun for no reason and fires. The terrified woman is killed, and the message is clear: We […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 30, 2018

On Monday, Congressman Ron DeSantis made it official — launching his long-expected bid for Florida governor. Taking to a Boca Raton stage as the late Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” played, the North Florida Republican claimed he was the only “principled conservative” and an outsider in the race — a direct knock on both […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 30, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Ana Ceballos, Daniel McAuliffe, and Jim Rosica. As Democratic state Sen. Bill Montford considers a run for Tallahassee mayor to right an incompetent (at best) or corrupt (at worst) City Hall, still more details are emerging about who’s been bending Montford’s ear. […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 30, 2018

I recently traveled to Tallahassee to represent the Florida Vacation Rental Management Association (FL VRMA), and an industry which has become a vital part of Florida’s tourism economy, at Tourism Day at the Capitol. There, I had the opportunity to listen to an encouraging speech given by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) President and […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 29, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Monday evening. A controversy about possibly phony job figures is brewing, and yet another specialty tag could be created to benefit Orlando City Soccer. Sixty Days wants to know: Do you say “soccer” or “futbol”? Here’s your evening rundown. Fake […]

Emails & Opinions

Richard Corcoran’s next challenge: Master the expectations game

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 1.31.18

Sixty Days for 1.30.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Darryl Paulson: Will partisan gerrymanders end this year?

The Delegation for 1.30.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Joe Henderson: Richard Corcoran TV ad is indecent

Five most bullsh*t parts of Ron DeSantis’ campaign kickoff

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 1.30.18

Jennifer Frankenstein-Harris: Vacation rentals support tourism

Sixty Days for 1.29.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session